Strong Hand

Here is your hand:

♠A3
♥A86
♦AK54
♣AKQ2

Playing matchpoints you are vulnerable. You are Dealer and open the bidding 2♣. This shows a STRONG hand! The Opponents "Pass" throughout the auction. Your Partner responds 2♦. You play this as a "waiting" bid. Partner is basically not showing anything and asking you to describe your hand.

What is your call?

Show Answer

You have 24 HCP and a balanced hand. How do you show this?

How about 2NT? This should show 22 to 24 HCP and a balanced hand.